It Reminds Me Of Something. . . .

We grow eggplant in our garden. My husband always says he doesn’t like eggplant. But he continues to plant it every year.

Personally, I like eggplant. So am pleased that he plants it.

So this recipe was made with our homegrown eggplant. I think fresh from the garden vegetables taste better, so am always happy when I can find a recipe that calls for vegetables we grow!

This reminds me of Moussaka, the Greek dish. The only difference really is the spices and the lack of Béchamel on top.

I found the butter mixed with the hamburger and onion was unnecessary. It added a little too much fat for me.

It was a tasty dish. But it needed something. Maybe a noodle or mashed potato to serve it on. . . .

HAMBURGER AND EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

¼ Cup Butter

1 Pound Hamburger

2 Medium Onions, Chopped

8 Ounces Tomato Sauce

1 Cup Hot Water

1 Teaspoon Sugar

2 Teaspoons Salt

¼ Teaspoon Pepper

1 Large Eggplant, Sliced

4 Tablespoons Oil

Brown hamburger and onions in butter. Add all ingredients except eggplant. Stir to combine well. Fry eggplant slices in oil. In a casserole arrange a layer of eggplant, half the meat mixture, then remaining eggplant and remaining meat mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.